arborio rice


ar·bo·rio rice

noun, often capitalized A \ˌär-ˈbr-ē-ō-\

Definition of ARBORIO RICE

: a short-grain rice that has a creamy texture when cooked and is typically used in risotto

Origin of ARBORIO RICE

Arborio, village in Piedmont region of Italy
First Known Use: 1976

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